Finance Assistant

We are excited to be looking for a qualified and skilled Finance Assistant to join our Finance Department at our offices in Folkestone, Kent.

Fresh Start in Education is a leading provider of specialist academic, emotional, and social support for vulnerable children, young people and young adults who struggle to or who cannot access education. We are a values-based company prioritising the need for innovation, making a difference in people's lives, showing appreciation, collaborating with others and establishing trust.

Working in the finance team you will be play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of daily financial operations. You'll be handling a variety of tasks, from processing invoices and managing accounts payable and receivable to maintaining accurate financial records. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, preparing reports, support budgeting and forecasting, reconciling bank statements and resolving any discrepancies, making sure everything adds up correctly. By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in helping us make smart financial decisions that contribute to the financial health of our organisation and support our mission to provide quality education.

We're not just looking for someone who knows how fixed asset depreciation impacts P&L or the difference between accrued and deferred income. There needs to be something more you can bring to this role, something that connects you to the company’s vision and values.

Requirements

• AAT L4 and 3 years working in a finance position (minimum)
• People-centred personality with the ability to work well with others (having a good sense of humour can always help)
• Being creative and solution focused with a keen eye for detail
• A proactive nature and ability to work effectively under pressure
• An excellent telephone manner and strong working knowledge of Xero (or similar), Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook, Excel & Teams

Key details

• This is a permanent role – 30 hours per week (9am – 3pm Monday to Friday)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements can be made following a successful probation
• Salary is £26,000 - £32,000 (pro rata – based on full-time equivalent)

Some of your benefits include

• Length of service awards
• Frequent training days across the year
• Free counselling, financial, and wellbeing advice service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye tests and glasses vouchers
• Allocated private parking
• Innovation and money-saving rewards
• Discount vouchers

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For more information, please call Sean on 020 3409 6410 (option 7) or email sean.england@freshstartedu.co.uk. I look forward to speaking with you.

At Fresh Start in Education Ltd., our entire recruitment process is centred around Safeguarding and Child Protection. Therefore, all successful candidates undergo thorough pre-employment checks, referencing checks as well as enhanced Child and Adult DBS checks.